smitten list

jeans, jeans, and more jeans

i am a jean girl through and through.  i may depart from the jean once in a while but will always come back to this wardrobe staple.  and i have loads of jeans...sevens, rock and republic, true religion, you name it...but sevens have my heart.  would love to pick up this pair...yummy.

a good cup of coffee

i have been limiting my caffeine intake since last new year's day...well-timed as i got pregnant soon after and am now nursing.  so i really enjoy a good cup (or half a cup) of coffee.  i saw giada on the ellen show and she made this fabulous spiced coffee that is just delicious.  i have since made it a few times, topped with whipped cream, and dusted with cinnamon.  i could actually go for a cup right now...

Spiced Coffee with Cinnamon

Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

2 cups double strength brewed coffee (Giada's Blend)

Vegan whipped cream (Available at health food stores like Whole Foods) - i used regular whipped cream

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and ½ cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce heat to low. Add the allspice, cinnamon, and ginger and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sugar is dissolved.

Take the pan off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the spiced syrup to each cup of coffee and stir to combine. (Optional: Top each cup with a dollop of vegan whipped cream.)

Dust with additional cinnamon and serve.

Makes: 4 servings

prague

mike and i travelled all through europe back in 2003 and went to so many fabulous places.  prague was our most favorite city.  it was just magical.  this is a picture of karluv most.  i seriously recommend you visit this amazing city once in your life.  

nibbling quinn's ear

yes, that one right there.  the other one too.  i nibble them all day long.  poor kid!

carrie's blue apartment in sex and the city

i can ALWAYS watch satc.  always.  any time.  any place.  and i fell in love with carrie's apartment in the movie.  love, love, love it.  definitely makes me smitten.